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AP Chemistry Midterm Study Guide #1



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

How many significant digits are there in the following number: 15.30 g
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 2. 

How many significant digits are in the following number: 1000 lbs
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 3. 

Perform the following calculation. Place your answer in the correct number of significant digits and in the correct unit : 2.46 cm + 3.8 cm + 15.26 cm
a.
22 cm
c.
21.86 cm3
b.
21.9 cm
d.
22.0 cm3
 

 4. 

Perform the following calculation. Place your answer in the correct number of significant digits and in the correct unit : 16.90 cm ´ 4.60 cm ´ 2.54 cm
a.
197.46 cm
c.
197.46 cm3
b.
197 cm
d.
197 cm3
 

 5. 

I decide to build a shelf to hold all of my chemistry books. I need the shelf to be 4.00 feet long. How many centimeters is that? ( 1 inch = 2.54 cm)
a.
48 cm
c.
61 cm
b.
10.16 cm
d.
122 cm
 

 6. 

One chemical property of matter is
a.
boiling point.
c.
reactivity.
b.
texture.
d.
density.
 

 7. 

An example of a chemical change is
a.
sanding wood.
c.
milk going sour.
b.
melting ice.
d.
vaporizing gasoline.
 

 8. 

A certain atom has 26 protons, 26 electrons, and 30 neutrons. Its mass number is ____.
a.
26
c.
52
b.
30
d.
56
 

 9. 

Use the table below to calculate the atomic mass of element X.

Isotope
Mass (amu)
% Abundance
16X
15.995
99.762%
17X
16.999
0.038%
18X
17.999
0.20%
a.
15.995
c.
17.999
b.
16.999
d.
15.999
 

 10. 

Which of the following atoms contains the largest number protons?
a.
mc010-1.jpg
d.
mc010-4.jpg
b.
mc010-2.jpg
e.
mc010-5.jpg
c.
mc010-3.jpg
 

 11. 

Which two atoms below have the same number of neutrons?

mc011-1.jpg
a.
mc011-2.jpg and mc011-3.jpg
d.
mc011-8.jpg and mc011-9.jpg
b.
mc011-4.jpg and mc011-5.jpg
e.
mc011-10.jpg and mc011-11.jpg
c.
mc011-6.jpg and mc011-7.jpg
 

 12. 

What is the identity of  mc012-1.jpg?
a.
zinc
d.
cesium
b.
silver
e.
manganese
c.
iridium
 

 13. 

What is the correct Lewis structure for hydrogen chloride, HCl?

mc013-1.jpgmc013-2.jpg
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 14. 

According to VSEPR theory, an AB2 molecule is
a.
trigonal-planar.
c.
linear.
b.
tetrahedral.
d.
octahedral.
 

 15. 

According to VSEPR theory, the structure of the ammonia molecule, NH3, is
a.
trigonal-planar.
c.
trigonal-pyramidal.
b.
bent.
d.
tetrahedral.
 

 16. 

What is the correct Lewis structure for ICl4-?

mc016-1.jpg
a.
1
d.
4
b.
2
e.
5
c.
3
 

 17. 

The central atom in XeF4 is surrounded by
a.
3 single bonds, 1 double bond, and no lone pairs of electrons.
b.
2 single bonds, 2 double bonds, and no lone pairs of electrons.
c.
3 single bonds, 1 double bond, and 1 lone pair of electrons.
d.
4 single bonds, no double bonds, and no lone pairs of electrons.
e.
4 single bonds, no double bonds, and 2 lone pairs of electrons.
 

 18. 

The correct name for MgCl2 is _______.
a.
magnesium dichloride
d.
magnesium chlorate
b.
magnesium chloride
e.
magnesium perchlorate
c.
magnesium chlorine
 

 19. 

The correct name for N2O5 is _______.
a.
nitrous oxide
d.
nitric oxide
b.
nitrogen pentoxide
e.
nitrogen oxide
c.
dinitrogen pentoxide
 

 20. 

The correct name for H2SO3 is _______.
a.
sulfuric acid
d.
hydrosulfic acid
b.
sulfurous acid
e.
sulfur hydroxide
c.
hydrosulfuric acid
 

 21. 

The formula of hydrobromic acid is __________.
a.
HBr
d.
HBrO3
b.
HBrO4
e.
HBrO2
c.
HBrO
 

 22. 

The correct formula of iron(III) bromide is __________.
a.
FeBr2
d.
Fe3Br3
b.
FeBr3
e.
Fe3Br
c.
FeBr
 
 
8 KClO3  +  C12H22O11  nar001-1.jpg 8 KCl  +  12 CO2  +  11 H2O
 

 23. 

Using the above reaction, if 25.0 g of carbon dioxide are produced, how many grams of sugar (C12H22O11) were used?
a.
0.0473     
c.
16.2
b.
21.1
d.
0.0617
 

 24. 

Determine the number of moles in 25.50 g Ag.
a.
0.236     
c.
3.64 x 10-4
b.
2750
d.
4.24
 

 25. 

Write the reaction for the combustion of C4H6, balance the equation, and determine the coefficient of H2O.
a.
3
c.
2
b.
6
d.
11
 

 26. 

How many grams of carbon tetrachloride are in 4.00 moles?
a.
0.026     
c.
2.41 x 1024
b.
615
d.
4.15 x 10-25
 

 27. 

What are the spectator ions in the reaction between KOH(aq) and HNO3(aq)?
a.
K+ and H+
c.
H+ and OH-
b.
H+ and OH-
d.
H+ and NO-3
 

 28. 

Combining aqueous solutions of BaI2 and K2SO4 affords a precipitate of BaSO4.  Which ion(s) is/are spectator ions in the reaction?
a.
Ba2+ only
c.
Ba2+ and SO42-
b.
K+ only
d.
K+ and I-
 

 29. 

How many grams of CH3Br could be made from 10.0 g of CH3OH and excess PBr3?
                        3 CH3OH     +     PBr3     mc029-1.jpg     3 CH3Br     +     P(OH)3
a.
23.4
c.
4.27
b.
0.0428
d.
0.234
 

 30. 

How many moles are in 1.2 X 1024 molecules of water?
a.
0.503     
c.
7.72 x 1047
b.
1.38 x 10-48
d.
1.99
 

 31. 

A compound contains 36.1 g calcium and 63.9 g chlorine.  What is the empirical formula of the compound?
a.
CaCl3     
c.
CaCl     
b.
Ca2Cl2     
d.
CaCl2
 

 32. 

Determine the empirical formula for a compound that contains 35.98% aluminum and 64.02 % sulfur.
a.
Al3S2     
c.
Al2S3
b.
Al2S3
d.
AlS3
 

 33. 

What is the molecular formula of a compound that is composed of 83.64% tin (Sn) and 16.36% phosphorous (P)? The compound's experimental molar mass is: 479.98 g/mol.
a.
SnP
c.
SnP4
b.
Sn3P4
d.
Sn3P2
 

 34. 

What is the percentage composition of CuCl2?
a.
33% Cu, 66% Cl
c.
65.50% Cu, 34.50% Cl
b.
50% Cu, 50% Cl
d.
47.267% Cu, 52.733% Cl
 

 35. 

What is the percentage composition of CF4?
a.
20% C, 80% F
c.
16.8% C, 83.2% F
b.
13.6% C, 86.4% F
d.
81% C, 19% F
 

 36. 

An argon ion laser emits light at 488 nm. What is the frequency of this radiation?
a.
4.07 ´ 10-19 s-1
d.
2.05 ´ 106 s-1
b.
1.63 ´ 10-15 s-1
e.
6.14 ´ 1014 s-1
c.
1.46 ´ 102 s-1
 

 37. 

What type of orbital is designated n = 4, l = 3, ml = -3?
a.
4s
d.
4f
b.
4p
e.
none
c.
4d
 

 38. 

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers refers to a 3p orbital?
a.
n = 3, mc038-1.jpg = 0, mmc038-2.jpg = 0, ms = + 1/2
d.
n = 3, mc038-7.jpg = 3, mmc038-8.jpg = -2, ms = + 1/2
b.
n = 3, mc038-3.jpg = 1, mmc038-4.jpg = -1, ms = + 1/2
e.
n = 3, mc038-9.jpg = 3, mmc038-10.jpg = 3, ms = + 1/2
c.
n = 3, mc038-5.jpg = 2, mmc038-6.jpg = 1, ms = + 1/2
 

 39. 

What is the correct orbital diagram for phosphorus?

1s
2s
2p
3s
3p
a.
(­¯)    (­¯)    (­  )(­  )(­  )
b.
(­¯)    (­¯)    (­¯)(­  )(    )
c.
(­¯)    (­¯)    (­¯)(­¯)(­¯)    (­¯)    (­¯)(­  )(    )
d.
(­¯)    (­¯)    (­¯)(­¯)(­¯)    (­¯)    (­  )(­  )(­  )
e.
(­¯)    (­¯)    (­¯)(­¯)(­¯)    (­  )    (­¯)(­  )(­  )
 

 40. 

In general, ionization energies
a.
increase down a group and increase across a period.
b.
increase down a group and decrease across a period.
c.
decrease down a group and increase across a period.
d.
decrease down a group and decrease across a period.
e.
increase with atomic mass and increase with atomic radii.
 

 41. 

In a solution, the substance that is being dissolved is the ____.
a.
gas
c.
solute
b.
liquid
d.
solvent
 

 42. 

How many grams of strontium nitrate Sr(NO3)2 are required to make 2.00 L of a 0.400M ?
a.
415
c.
169
b.
221
d.
245
 

 43. 

What is the concentration (M) of CH3OH in a solution prepared by dissolving 11.7 g of CH3OH in sufficient water to give 230 mL of solution?
a.
11.9
c.
0.0841
b.
1.59 x 10-3
d.
1.59
 

 44. 

What volume (mL) of a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide (6.00 M) must be diluted to 200 mL to make a 1.50 M solution of sodium hydroxide?
a.
0.05
c.
45
b.
50.0
d.
800
 

 45. 

The boiling point of a pure substance is _______ than that of a mixture.
a.
lower
c.
the same
b.
higher
d.
has no effect
 

 46. 

A 0.225-L flask contains CH4 at 27 °C and 318 mm Hg. What is the pressure of the CH4 if the volume is increased to 0.500 L and the temperature increased to 95 °C?
a.
117 mm Hg
b.
176 mm Hg
c.
503 mm Hg
d.
508 mm Hg
e.
867 mm Hg
 

 47. 

What volume is occupied by 8.50 g C2H2 at STP (standard temperature and pressure)? (R = 0.08206 L·atm/mol·K)
a.
0.670 L
b.
7.31 L
c.
7.98 L
d.
68.7 L
e.
191 L
 

 48. 

Which of the following gases has the greatest density at 25 °C and 5.0 atm?
a.
CH4
b.
O2
c.
N2
d.
F2
e.
CO2
 

 49. 

Calculate the density (in g/L) of Kr at 308 K and 527 mm Hg. (R = 0.08206 L·atm/mol·K)
a.
2.30 g/L
b.
4.78 g/L
c.
31.1 g/L
d.
1.75 ´ 103 g/L
e.
2.36 ´ 104 g/L
 

 50. 

What volume of O2, measured at 91.2 °C and 743 mm Hg, will be produced by the decomposition of 4.88 g KClO3? (R = 0.08206 L·atm/mol·K)

2 KClO3(s) ® 2 KCl(s) + 3 O2(g)
a.
0.305 L
b.
1.22 L
c.
1.83 L
d.
24.0 L
e.
37.4 L
 

Matching
 
 
Classify each of the following as
a.
Element
b.
Mixture
c.
Compound
 

 51. 

air
 

 52. 

table salt
 
 
Classify each of the following mixtures as
a.
heterogeneous
b.
homogeneous
 

 53. 

salt water
 
 
Match the terms below with their correct definitions.
a.
double-replacement reaction
d.
synthesis reaction
b.
combustion reaction
e.
decomposition reaction
c.
single-replacement reaction
 

 54. 

A reaction involving the exchange of positive ions between two compounds dissolved in water
 

 55. 

A reaction in which two or more substances react to produce a single product
 



 
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